The penultimate match of Asia Cup 2018 has turned into a virtual semi-final of the cricket tournament between Pakistan and Bangladesh. India have already qualified to the finals by topping Asia Cup 2018 standings and points table, while Afghanistan have crashed out of the competition but not before impressing every cricket fan with their exciting performance. In fact, one team that should have been in Asia Cup 2018 was Afghanistan. They lost to Pakistan by three wickets, lost to Bangladesh by three runs and tied with India in the three Super Four matches. The lack of experience marred their chances, but one can expect wonders from Afghanistan in future. Coming back to today’s game, Pakistan vs Bangladesh will take on September 26 i.e. on Wednesday with the thrilling Asia Cup 2018 fixture schedule to begin from 5.00pm IST at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Before the exciting game commences, scroll down to get free live streaming online, live telecast and cricket match score details with date and time of Pakistan vs Bangladesh already provided. Asia Cup 2018 Leading Run-Scorers: Shikhar Dhawan Leads List of Batsmen With Most Runs in Asian Cricket Tournament.
Asia Cup 2018 commenced on September 15 in UAE with a bang. Ten days later, we are presented with the most interesting fixture on the cards, the winner advances to the finals while the team losing will have to bow out of the competition. For the defeated side, it is going to be the case of ‘so near, yet so far’ and both Pakistan and Bangladesh will battle it out to avoid that situation. Asia Cup 2018 Schedule in PDF for Free Download: Timetable With List of All Matches in IST Including India vs Pakistan Fixture.
Speaking about Bangladesh first, Mashrafe Mortaza-led side got off to a flying start as they registered a crushing victory over Sri Lanka in the tournament opener. They beat Sri Lanka by 137 runs to kick off their Asia Cup campaign. However, their wings were clipped by Afghanistan defeating them by 136 runs in the group stage. In their first Super Four match, Bangladesh were outclassed by India resulting in a seven-wicket loss. Bangladesh were almost ousted of the tournament in second Super Four match, but somehow managed to win against Afghanistan by three runs. Asia Cup 2018 Leading Wicket-Takers: Afghanistan's Rashid Khan Leads the List of Bowlers With Most Wickets in Asian Cricket Tournament.
Now talking about Bangladesh’s opponent, Pakistan’s journey in Asia Cup 2018 so far. They began the competition with a comfortable win over Hong Kong by eight wickets. However, they were thrashed by India in back to back matches, the first time in the group stage and second time in Super Four match. Like Bangladesh, Pakistan too faced ouster at the hands of Afghanistan but managed to beat the less-experienced side to play the virtual semi-finals on Wednesday.
Asia Cup 2018 Next Game Date and Time: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super Four round match will take place on September 26, 2018, Wednesday. The game is being held at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. PAK vs BAN match will begin from 5.00pm IST onwards while the toss will take place at 4.30pm IST.
Live Telecast on TV and Live Streaming Online of Pakistan vs Bangladesh along with Free Cricket Match Score Details:
You can catch Pakistan and Bangladesh Live Telecast on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 1 Hindi HD TV channels as Star Network is doing the broadcast and live coverage of all matches of Asia Cup 2018. As for live streaming online options, Hotstar, Star Network’s digital property is making that available. And you can get the ball-by-ball commentary with free cricket match score updates of Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2018 on LatestLY here.
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